Monday, December 8, 2008

Hey all. Yesterday I went thrift shopping and scored a button stash. OMG, it was awesome. I've been so inspired by all the embellished purses and accessories on Ravelry that I needed to expand my button stash. It wasn't terrible, but it could certainly be enhanced. What stash couldn't? I went to my favorite thrift shop on Starr Street. First, I beelined my way to where I know they hide the sewing supplies, scrounged around in the drawers and dug, dug, dug into the buttons. Then, I grabbed a cup because I couldn't hold anymore in my hand. My cup overfloweth, so, I found a clear box of buttons, dumped those out and continued building my custom button stash. Also, I found a thread organizing box. What luck! Add to that a copper mold of the sun to add to my kitchen collection and two vintage 50s knitting pattern books (one for men's items, and another for people who like knitting dresses with size 3 needles.) All for $19. I could've haggled, but it really was a deal. Those thread boxes cost that much easy.

Today, I'd like to see some FOs, so I'm off to find some material to line my purse. Also I got some cute accessories for my Korknisse (gnomey cork toys) on Ravelry, like tiny jingle bells and mini candy cane decorations. Yeah for gnomes!

About Me

Hi! I'm Christina! Recently transplanted to North Carolina, I'm a sucker for all crafty stuff. Lately, my life has been taken over by gardening and sewing, but still spinning and knitting. I also love baking, cooking, preserving, wine-making, fermenting, you know how it goes ;D